You may have heard from other IELTS exam takers that the test can be difficult if you come unprepared on examination day. Preparing for this exam requires that you focus on several different areas of English including: • Speaking • Listening • Writing • Reading Before you start worrying, you need to remember the difficulty…
One of the mistakes most people make when taking the IELTS written test for the first time is to quickly read the question and then write their responses using the entire hour of test time. Other test-takers read the question, then sit there wasting precious time trying to figure out what to write, then rush…
Preparing for the IELTS exam can seem like an ongoing challenge from the moment you decide you’re going to take the test. The exam, itself consists of numerous parts and sections you must study and prepare for ahead of time. Some people put in so much time getting ready for their exams they start to…
Summary writing allows you to combine both English reading comprehension and writing into a single task that focuses on both skills. It’s important to understand what summary writing is first, so you can get the most benefit from this useful tool. Summary writing is composing a summary of a piece of written material into a…
Unlike other important tests you take to complete coursework throughout your education, including tests at university, where you only get one opportunity to pass the test, the same is not true with IELTS examinations. However, you shouldn’t go into the test unprepared because there is a charge to retake the exam so you will want…
Learning English skills today is much easier than it was ten or twenty years ago thanks to advances in technology. Even with all these advances, many people tend to overlook these benefits and how they can help them improve their English language skills. To help you start thinking about how the technologies you use every…
This is not a hype. This test can literally change your life. Whether you plan to enroll at a university or college abroad, apply to multinational organizations, or apply for a visa from government agencies in countries such as the United Kingdom, USA, Australia, New Zealand, or Canada, the IELTS test can help you reach…
IELTS is one of the most popular English Language tests in the world and number one in Nigeria. It’s widely accepted as proof of English level proficiency in many institutions, including Academic and Government offices. It’s used to open doors to immigration and citizenship as it’s recognized by provincial and federal governments. It’s made of…
Registering for the IELTS exam can be a quick and easy process if you have the correct information ready when you apply. Here are ten frequently asked questions to help point you in the right direction. 1. Where can I apply for the IELTS exam? All applications for the test can be done online at…